Joy Whitlock [God and a Girl]
Posted November 13, 2008
By christianmusicreview,
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We’re introduced to Joy Whitlock through her new album and debut, God and a Girl. While Joy is a newcomer, she has a story to tell and for her that starts in a movie theater. She was an unbeliever until she saw “The Passion of the Christ”, where then and there she gave her life to the Lord. This leads us up to today to a Christian album featuring her musical styles of choice: folk, indie, and rock.
This album was a lot different than what I thought it was going to be, but as I listened there were a few songs that stood out to me. “Testify”; “Faith Don’t Fail”; and ‘Holding On To Me”.
“Testify” aka the plaintiff’s prayer is a song that you could see being used in a trial of the court, as it is an argument of your sins, which Christ died for. You can see yourself arguing about why you should have another chance as it says, “‘Cause I'm still here / And I'm still me / But tomorrow's not certain / I'll make one last plea.”
“Faith Don’t Fail” is a song based upon scripture out of the Bible, found in Luke 22:31-32 which says, “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.”. Even though you are changed, do not stay the same. Strengthen your brothers, for you must have faith and believe to see any change in your loved ones. For faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains.
“Holding On To Me” says, “Life pushes out/ It pulls me in/ The ride is wilder than the wind/ Why would I worry when/ You’re holding on to me.” You see through all your struggles, trials, and temptations, you are still in the hands of God.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
Joy Whitlock is an inspiration to me and others. For a woman empty and lost, then found and filled, is a testimony in itself. To turn around and sign and produce music that can one day fill and save a dying generation is remarkable, not just her but all artists who devote their life and work to the Lord.
This is a decent album as it does have a lot of material that someone may need to hear.
Rating: 8.5 out of 10 (85%, B)
Review written by: Barry Collins | Review can also be found here.
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